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+ Recreation Reserve, Barnawartha+ Sunday 28 September + 9am – 3pm+ 02 6026 7827+ Gold coin donation

Family fun day with activities, fun run, wood chopping, live music, vintage cars and motorcycles. Art prize for the best head in the hole artwork.

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+ Bright & Surrounds + Saturday 18 October – Tuesday 4 November+ 1800 111 885+ brightspringfestival.com.au

The 26th annual Bright Spring Festival will be dazzling, delightful and delicious. The festival showcases open gardens, art and craft exhibitions, plays, markets, kids activities, tours and workshops. This festival provides the opportunity to see, taste and explore the best our region has to offer!

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+ Rutherglen Show Grounds, Rutherglen+ Sunday 19 October + 02 6032 8044 + www.rutherglenwineshow.com.au+ $10 adults | $3 children | $20 family

From animal exhibits and the best of country cooking, arts and crafts will be on display at the Rutherglen Agricultural Show, one of the region’s best. Enjoy the show ring events and side show alley.

+ Myrtleford Showgrounds, Yackandandah Rd+ Saturday 25 October+ 9am – 4pm+ visitmyrtleford.com.au/ myrtlefordshow

A fun family day with wood chopping, cattle and horse events, art & craft, photography exhibition and competition, horticulture, rides, entertainment, show bags, animal nursery and more. All tickets at the secretary office, located at the showgrounds.

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+ Recreation Reserve, Bright + 25 October – 26 October+ bright24hr.com.au

The Thule Bright 24 Hour is a great weekend for riders, support crew and their families. The race will cater for everyone, from the elite solo rider, to the fun teams of 10. There will be a race for the juniors and also a new category ‘Esprit de Corps’ for those that may like to ride with team mates and don’t necessarily like riding through the night. Check website for updates.

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+ Rutherglen+ 1 November – 30 November+ 0429 401 835+ artsrutherglen.com.au

Artists from far and wide will be creating works of art from recycled materials to be displayed at vineyards and around Rutherglen. Visitors can tour the exhibition by car or bike.

+ Yackandandah Courthouse+ 1 November – 9 November+ 02 6027 1819 | 0417 292 917+ arts.yackandandah.com+ Cost: Free

Snap up an original and very affordable unframed work of art or three dimensional piece for $150 or less at the annual showcase of work by local artists. The exhibited art works will be eligible for the Haldane Slatter Memorial prize and people’s choice award.

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+ Bright & Surrounds+ 7 November – 9 November+ brightsiconicrodrun.com.au

Bright turns into the Hot Rod capital during this weekend. There will be a multitude of events to keep the entire family entertained including the Show N Shine, Bright Cruise Festival, markets, live music and much more. Keep checking the website for updates.

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+ Various venues, Beechworth+ 7 November – 9 November+ 1300 366 321+ beechworthcelticfestival.com.au+ Cost: Various

A celebration of the region’s Celtic heritage with pipe bands, Irish dancing, concerts, markets, street parade and much more.

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+ Harrietville+ 14 November – 16 November+ mountaingrass.com.au

The MountainGrass National Bluegrass and Old-Time festival seeks to continue the tradition of an annual national gathering of Australian bluegrass and old-time musicians at Harrietville. Aspiring bluegrass musicians and music lovers can access workshops and performances by both American and Australian bluegrass and old-time bands.

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+ McNamara Reserve, Myrtleford+ 16 November+ 9am – 1pm+ myrtlefordfunrun.com.au

Marian/St Mary’s Parent Association will host the Myrtleford Fun Run. The event provides fun for families and individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Choose either a 3km run/walk along the new Myrtleford loop or a 12.6km run/walk along the picturesque Merriang loop. All events will begin and finish at the McNamara Reserve in Myrtleford

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+ Chiltern + 21 November – 23 November+ 03 5726 1300+ chilternvic.com+ Cost: Various

Ride, walk or drive your way around Chiltern raising funds for Movember. The Mo Chiltern weekend will be offering a range of activities from cycle road rides, walks, horse rides, drive and mountain bike rides.

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mARkeTSBeeCHwORTH FaRMeRS MaRkeTCorner Ford and Church St, Beechworth ~ First Saturday of the month9am – 12pmMarket stalls offering a great variety of fresh food and local produce. + 0408 859 282

MOuNT BeauTY COMMuNiTY MaRkeT Hollands St and kiewa Cres ~ First Saturday of the month ~ 9am- 2pmA Community Market originating in 1979, featuring a variety of home grown fresh produce, new and used goods and household items, craft stalls, sausage sizzle and much more.+ 03 5754 4097

MYRTleFORd Flea MaRkeTelgin Street (old school grounds) ~ Second Saturday of the month8.30am-12pmSaturday morning market selling a variety of art & craft, fruit & vegetables, books, trash & treasure, cakes, jams & preserves, jewellery, plants, clothing and wood craft.+ 03 5727 1417 or 03 5752 1963

CHilTeRN MaRkeTS62 Main St ~ First Sunday of the month ~ 10am-2pm Woodfire pizza, local coffee, fine foods, produce, arts, craft and handmade items. + 0431 821 347

RuTHeRGleN FaRMeRS MaRkeTlions Park ~ Second Sunday of the month ~ 9am-12.30pmOver 25 local and regional producers offering an extensive range of fresh local produce for sale that includes seasonable fruit and vegetables.+ 02 6033 6306+ rutherglenvic.com

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mARkeTSYaCkaNdaNdaH liONS CluB COMMuNiTY MaRkeT wellsford Street ~ Third Sunday of the month9am – 1pmLocal produce, fresh fruit and vegetables, olives and oil production, wine, jam, chutney and much more. + 0418 122 921

BRiGHT MaRkeTS Howitt Park ~ Third Saturday of the month ~ 9am – 1pmMake It, Bake It, Grow It Produce Market. Bring a picnic rug or chair, and enjoy the delicious fare on offer. + 0457 953 586+ brightvictoria.com.au

PFeiFFeR’S SPRiNG FaRMeRS MaRkeTPfeiffer’s wines, wahgunyah ~ Saturday 20 September ~ 9am – 3pmLocal produce, seasonal fruit and vegetables, fresh flowers, new plants, hot food and great coffee.+ 02 6033 2805+ pfeifferwines.com.au

BeeCHwORTH MaRkeTQueen Victoria Park ~ 8 NovemberFood refreshments and music. Great variety of handmade products. Enjoy the lovely park setting. + 0428 282 968

CelTiC MaRkeT Ford Street, Beechworth ~ 8&9 November Variety of stalls including food, refreshments and Celtic memorabilia.+ 1300 366 321 + beechworthcelticfestival.com.au

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Stock up on local produce and enjoy a spring picnic

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MYRTleFORd COTTeRS MaRkeTJubilee Park ~ 28 September, 2 November, 7 december ~ 9am-2pmAn intimate market focusing on locally grown and produced goods. All stallholders are from NE Victoria and surrounds. + 0425 752 318 + themyrtlefordfestival.com.au

SPRiNG FeSTiVal MaRkeTBright CBd ~ 3 November ~ 9am – 2pmCome along and enjoy the annual Bright Spring festival market held by the Rotary Club.

STReeT ROdS MaRkeTBright Recreation Reserve ~ 9 November ~ 9am-2pm ~ FreeCome along and enjoy the annual open air markets held by the Bight Rotary Club, in conjunction with Bright Rod Run Show ‘n’ Shine event.

YaCkaNdaNdaH Old TiMe daNCeYackandandah Hall ~ Second Saturday of the month• $7 ($3 for Tuesday night practice sessions)Held at the heritage listed Yackandandah Hall, enjoy great company and plenty of dancing. + 02 6027 1266

YaCkaNdaNdaH CiNeMa Public Hall, High Street, Yackandandah ~ check the website for dates • $9 adult | $6 child | $25 family Enjoy a great night out at the movies.+ 02 6027 1077+ yackcinema.com.au

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STaR THeaTRe CHilTeRNMain Street, Chiltern ~ Check the website for dates • $15 movie | $28 movie & BBQEnjoy a great night out at the movies. + 03 5726 1358+ crceg.com.au

liVe MuSiC aT BRiGHT BReweRY121 Great alpine Road, Bright ~ every Sunday ~ 2pm Kick back at the end of the weekend and enjoy a bit of blues with your beer.+ 03 5755 1301+ brightbrewery.com.au

OPeN MiC aRVO aT BRiGHT BReweRY121 Great alpine Road, Bright ~ every second Friday night of the monthDust off your pluckin’ fingers and vocal chords and join in at the open mic. + 03 5755 1301 + brightbrewery.com.au

MOuNT BeauTY aRT GROuPMount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre ~ every Thursday ~ 10am – 3pm • $3 (BYO lunch)Come along and try the art group. Experienced or beginner and anywhere in between welcome, qualified tutors available. + 03 5754 1945

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TOuR aNd TaSTiNG aT BRiGHT BReweRY121 Great alpine Road, Bright ~ every Monday, Friday and Saturday (3pm)• $18 p.p includes tastings | $10 p.p tour onlyCome behind the scenes each week to find out how local ingredients are brewed right in the heart of beautiful Bright.+ 03 5755 1301 + brightbrewery.com.au

MuSiC ON THe MuRRaY St leonards Vineyard, wahgunyah ~ First Saturday of the month ~ 12pm – 4pm Enjoy a lazy Saturday afternoon with the family; enjoy fine wine, delicious food and great live music on the lush green grass. No BYO food or drink.+ 1800 021 621 + stleonardswine.com.au

wiNe TaSTiNG aT GRaPe & GRaiN BaR2C anderson Street, Bright ~ last Saturday of the month ~ 5pm • FreeRelax in a cosy bar and sample local wines with a different winery being showcased each week. Tastings are open to the public with no booking necessary. Enjoy a glass or 2 (at discounted prices) or take a few bottles home to enjoy. + 03 5750 1112+ grapeandgrainbar.com.au

TOuR aNd TaSTiNG aT THe BuTTeR FaCTORY15 Myrtle Street, Myrtleford ~ every Thursday ~ 11am – 11.45am • $8 p.pPartake in a guided tour of the factory, learn how Myrtleford butter is produced and sample the different aromatic butters and products made on site. + 03 5752 2300 + thebutterfactory.com.au

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HaNdS ON BuTTeR TOuR15 Myrtle Street, Myrtleford ~ Third Saturday of the month ~ 10.30am – 2.30pm • $120 p.pGet hands on at the Butter Factory making award winning Myrtleford cultured butter, buttermilk ricotta and learn the secret to some of the special aromatic butters. Lunch and tastings included. Bookings essential – maximum 10 people per tour. + 03 5752 2300 + thebutterfactory.com.au

PFeiFFeR PFROliC – GaMaY lONG luNCHdistillery Road, wahgunyah ~ 2 November – 11am • $130 p.pThe annual long lunch is held on the idyllic Sunday Creek Bridge to celebrate the release of our delicious 2014 Pfeiffer Gamay. + 02 6033 2805+ pfeifferwinesrutherglen.com.au

SPRiNG FliNG aT ST leONaRdS wiNeRYSt leonards, wahgunyah ~ 18 October ~ 12.30pm Enjoy a spring inspired long lunch on the banks of the Murray River then dance your day away with live tunes. + 1800 021 621+ stleonardswine.com.au

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The perfect time to make the most of the great outdoors

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MOuNT BOGONG ClaY TaRGeT CluB SHOOTSkiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South ~ First Sunday of the month ~ 11am• $40 open | $30 ladies & veterans | $25 juniors | $15 targets onlyRegistered shooters can compete for events shot on the day. Visitors are most welcome to watch or participate under club supervision.+ 0427 498 919

FRieNdS OF CHilTeRN MT PilOT NaTiONal PaRk Field daYSChiltern ~ 6 September, 5 October, 1 NovemberFriends meet every first Saturday/Sunday of the month to work in the Park weeding, revegetating, checking nest-boxes. All are welcome.+ 0407 486 480+ nulgerong@westnet.com.au

BRiGHT CROQueT CluBBurke Street, Bright ~ 23 October ~ 10am-3pmEnjoy a day of croquet during the Spring Festival. A sausage sizzle, tea & coffee will be available. + 03 5750 1437

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6 - 26 art exhibition “Perceptions” by lizabeth Sounessat ~ Spiritus Gallery ~ Yackandandah + www.spiritusgallery.com.au

6 - 7 Bright Fly Fishing Opening weekend ~ Bright & surrounds

+ southernflyfishingadventures.com

18 - 23 126th annual Rutherglen wine and Fortified Show ~ Rutherglen

+ rutherglenwineshow.com.au

19-21 Spring Migration Festival 10th anniversary ~ Yackandandah + springmigration.com.au

20 Pfeiffer wines Spring Farmers Market ~ wahgunyah + pfeifferwines.com.au

20 Rainbow Bright Festival ~ Bright

20 Myrtleford alpine Rally ~ Myrtleford + myrtlefordalpinerally.com.au

20-21 alfred 6 hour Mountain Bike Race ~ Mystic lane, Bright + www.facebook.com/alfred6hour

25 Rutherglen wine Show awards dinner ~ Rutherglen + rutherglenwineshow.com.au

26 Rutherglen wine Show - Public Tasting ~ Rutherglen + rutherglenwineshow.com.au

28 Head in the Hole Festival ~ Barnawartha + 02 6026 7827

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10-12 Bright High Country endurance Ride ~ Bright and district Pony Club + brightanddistrictponyclub.com

11-12 Beechworth’s Oktoberfest ~ Beechworth + bridgeroadbrewers.com.au

11 Barnawartha Community Garage Sale ~ Barnawartha + 0412 404 770

17 albury-wodonga Comedy Festival in Beechworth ~ Beechworth + alburywodongacomedyfestival.com.au

18 Yackandandah Huge Town Garage Sale ~ Yackandandah + uniqueyackandandah.com.au

18 Spring Fling at St leonards winery ~ wahgunyah + stleonardswine.com.au

18 waw Hard Yacka Run/Ride ~ Yackandandah + hardyacka.com.au

18- 4 nOV Spring Festival ~ Bright and surrounds + brightspringfestival.com.au

19 126th annual Rutherglen agricultural Show ~ Rutherglen + rutherglenwineshow.com.au

24-25 Yackandandah Theatre Company ~ Yackandandah + arts.yackandandah.com

24-26 RaM (Reactivate a Mate) alpine 2014 ~ Bright and surrounds + theblokeproject.com

25 Myrtleford and district agricultural Pastoral Show ~ Myrtleford Show Grounds + visitmyrtleford.com.au/myrtlefordshow/

25 The Flat Chat Challenge ii ~ Rutherglen + joneswinery.com

25-26 Thule Bright 24 Hour Mountain Bike Race ~ Bright recreation reserve + bright24hr.com.au

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25-9 nOV art exhibition “Soul Spectrum” at Spiritus Gallery ~ Yackandandah + spiritusgallery.com.au

26 Rutherglen lions Club annual Community Garage Sale ~ Rutherglen + 02 6033 6306

26 Mitta to Mount Beauty Mountain Bike Challenge ~ Mitta Mitta and Mount Beauty + tmb.org.au

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nOVemBeR1 Bright Spring Festival Grand fireworks Spectacular & entertainment ~ Bright Recreation Reserve, Bright + brightspringfestival.com.au

1 Pfeiffer High Tea with a difference ~ wahgunyah + pfeifferwinesrutherglen.com.au

1-2 Bright Oktoberfest ~ Howitt Park, Bright

1-2 Team Mount Beauty 6hr Mountain Bike enduro ~ Big Hill Mountain Bike Park, Mount Beauty

1-4 4 Peaks alpine Climb ~ Bright and Surrounds + brightvic.com/alpineclimb

1-9 Fresh and unframed ~ Yackandandah + arts.yackandandah.com

1-30 arts Rutherglen reCYCliNG Sculpture Trail ~ Rutherglen + 02 6032 8868

2 wahgunyah Heritage day ~ wahgunyah + 02 6033 2058

2 Pfeiffer Pfrolic – Gamay long lunch ~ wahgunyah + pfeifferwinesrutherglen.com.au

2 Crafty Business in the Garden ~ Rutherglen + mohlson@mchargs.com.au

2 dinner Plain Funduro ~ dinner Plain + dpriders.com.au

2 Myrtleford Cotters Market ~ Jubilee Park, Myrtleford + themyrtlefordfestival.com.au

3 Spring Festival Bright Rotary Markets ~ Bright CBd + brightrotary.org.au

7-9 Bright’s iconic Rod Run ~ Bright and surrounds + brightsiconicrodrun.com.au

7-9 Beechworth Celtic Festival ~ Beechworth + beechworthcelticfestival.com.au

8 Beechworth Market at Queen Victoria Park ~ Beechworth + 0428 282 968

9 The annual Billy Cart Race ~ Yackandandah + 02 6027 1431

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9 Bright Rotary Rod Run Markets ~ Bright Recreation Reserve + brightrotary.org.au

14-16 MountainGrass - australasia’s National Bluegrass and Old - Time Music Festival ~ Harrietville + mountaingrass.com.au

15 Patch to Patch ~ Beechworth + buls.org.au/patch2patch

16 Chiltern Town Garage Sale ~ Chiltern + chilternvic.com

16 Myrtleford Fun Run ~ McNamara Reserve, Myrtleford + myrtlefordfunrun.com.au

21-23 Chiltern MoRide ~ Chiltern + chilternvic.com.au

22-23 John dermer’s 37th annual exhibition ~ Yackandandah + johndermer.com.au

22-23 dinner Plain Mile High ~ dinner Plain + milehightrailrun.com

22-23 alpine Shire Relay for life ~ Bright Recreation Reserve + relayforlife.org.au

29 Harvest ‘N’ Graze ~ Howitt Park, Bright + harvestngraze.com.au

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Information in this program was correct at the time of printing and may change without notice. The publisher accepts no responsibility for mistakes or omissions.

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Beechworth 1300 366 321visit_beechworth@indigoshire.vic.gov.auwww.beechworthonline.com.au

Bright1800 111 885alpinevic@alpineshire.vic.gov.auwww.visitbrightandsurrounds.com.au

Chiltern(03) 5726 1611contact@chilternvic.comwww.chilternvic.com

Mount Beauty(03) 5755 0596mtbeautyvic@alpineshire.vic.gov.auwww.visitbrightandsurrounds.com.au

Myrtleford (03) 5755 0514myrtlefordvic@alpineshire.vic.gov.auwww.visitbrightandsurrounds.com.au

Rutherglen1800 622 871info@rutherglenvic.comwww.rutherglenvic.com

Yackandandah(02) 6027 1988admin@uniqueyackandandah.com.auwww.uniqueyackandandah.com